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Obituary: Joseph Allen Phillips, 49, of Hesperia

April 10, 2026

Joseph Allen Phillips, 49, of Hesperia, died on Thursday, April 2, 2026  in his home. Joe(Joseph) was born in York, Penn on June 3, 1976. He was a dedicated and hard worker serving almost 15 years at Linamar (Aludyne) in Montague. After high school graduation, Joe served four years in the U.S. Army before starting in the workforce. Joe loved…

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Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia

April 6, 2026

Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born March 17, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of Richard H. Sr., and Ann (VanDrunen) Balsitis. Rick had many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, and helping others, but most of all he loved being a papa. He absolutely adored his family. Rick was a kind…

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Obituary: Rick Allen MacKay, 73, of Hesperia

April 6, 2026

Rick Allen MacKay, 73, of Hesperia, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 1, 1952, in Grand Haven, the son of the late James and Shirley (Veach) MacKay. Rick proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a…

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Obituary: Gerald Ray Sircher, 79, of Hart

April 1, 2026

Gerald Ray Sircher, 79, of Hart, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home. In accordance with Gerald’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

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Obituary: Helen Marie Scripter, 82, of Hart

April 1, 2026

Helen Marie Scripter, 82, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born December 6, 1943, in Muskegon, the daughter of Mitchell and Mamie (Bailey) Battice. Helen graduated from Michigan School for the Deaf in 1964. She went to work for Stokely’s in Hart, and then married Manuel Lee Scripter that same year. Helen was a strong woman…

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